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John “Jackie” L. Recker, 94, of Kewaunee passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1928 to the late Leo and Marie (Vondruska) Recker. John served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion for 65 continuous years. He enjoyed all music, especially country, watching sports, playing softball, playing sheepshead, and watching birds. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and great and great-great nieces and...

Catherine G. Rohr, 78, of Kewaunee passed away on March 17, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born September 23, 1944, to the late Ormon and Eva (Gee) Otto. On August 1, 1964, Catherine married William Rohr. She was an active member of the Community Congregational Church, singing in the choir. She enjoyed quilting, jewelry & wire wrapping, sewing, gardening, as well as traveling to Greece, Germany, London, Colombia, and Texas (Mexico). When not traveling abroad, she enjoyed...

Thomas L. Maigatter, 72, of Green Bay passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1950, to the late Raymond and Madonna (Mazanet) Maigatter. Thomas served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed running long distances throughout his life, running many marathons. He also enjoyed biking. After his time in the Army Tom was a Corrections Officer for the State of Wisconsin at the Green Bay Correctional Institution. Tom is survived by his daughter, Jessica; brothers, Mark (Heidi Hofer)...

Joseph W. Klaubauf, 66, of Kewaunee, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1956, to the late Walter and Marguerite (Donovan) Klaubauf. During his life he worked as a machinist at Exactech. Joe is survived by his brother; John (Carol) Klaubauf; sister, Mary (Bob) Mow; as well as by nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marguerite. A memorial service celebrating Joe’s life will be held Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 11:00 am...

Patti L Seidl, 66, of Kewaunee passed away on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born November 14, 1956, to Julie and the late Joseph Kotyza. Patti married Peter Seidl at Holy Rosary Church on July 31, 1976. Patti enjoyed working most of her career at the Kewaunee Power Plant until it closed. She then worked at Shopko Corporate offices until getting her dream part-time job as a Paraprofessional at Kewaunee school district. She cherished time with her kids and grandkids....

William E. Brusky, was born in the Town of Carlton to the late W. Edwin and Mary (Jorgensen) Brusky on December 17, 1944. He went to Carlton Graded and Kewaunee High School, graduating in 1963. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves after his junior year of High School and upon graduation in 1963 he was sent to Parris Island Marine Boot Camp. After six months of boot camp, he came home and got engaged to his now wife, Karen Koudelka. They have been married 57+ years. He worked for...

James E. Cherveny, 69, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1953, to the late Edwin and Ruth (Paplham) Cherveny. James married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Mueller on October 5, 1974. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2012. He worked installing and repairing bowling alleys and in his leisure time, he enjoyed taking many Caribbean cruises. James is survived by his sisters, Gail (Bill) Hanamann, and Mary (Glen) Fullerton). He was preceded in...

Elizabeth C. Koutsky, 92, Kewaunee, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Betty was born February 12, 1931, to the late Norbert and Leone (Horak) Daubner. She married Edward Koutsky on June 9, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2000. Together they had one son, Terry. Betty attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1949. Employed by Kewaunee Farmers, Farm Bureau and Rural Mutual Insurance, then later at St. Mary...

Darel E. Hartwig, 82, Kewaunee, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1940, to the late Edward and Myrtle (Richmond) Hartwig. Darel served as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and worked as a purchasing agent for Peterson Building. Darel was an outdoors person, with a cabin up north and land in Algoma, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Darel is survived by his son Brian (Tena) Hartwig, New Holstein; grandchildren, Kyle Hartwig (Megan Giese), Sheboygan,...

Kenneth “Ken” John Tlachac, 78, Duvall passed away Monday afternoon, February 20, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Door County on August 23, 1944, to the late Edward C. and Jennie M. (Kinnard) Tlachac. On May 25, 1968, he married Julaine “Jill” Jenerjohn and started his family shortly after that. He was the proud father of two accomplished daughters, Keri Tlachac and Kristin (Tlachac) Peterson and he enjoyed being involved in their many personal projects....